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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.19, 1,093.18 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.19, 1,093.18 and 363.48 is: 544.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.19 : 1,093.18 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.19/1,093.18 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.19x = 1,093.18 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.19x = 397,341.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,341.78/729.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.91

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